What time zone is California in?

California currently uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Its IANA time zone is America/Port_of_Spain.

What is the UTC offset in California right now?

California is currently UTC−04:00

Current Time in California, Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo, Trinidad and Tobago

12:55:18 AM

00:55:18

Saturday, September 26, 2026

AST (Atlantic Standard Time) · UTC−04:00

America/Port_of_Spain

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Time zone details

California does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in California

Sunrise5:54 AMSolar noon11:57 AMSunset5:59 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Trinidad and Tobago
Administrative area: Couva-Tabaquite-Talparo
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Trinidad & Tobago Dollar (TTD)

Practical

Languages: English, French, Spanish, Chinese
Population: 3,012
Elevation: Approximately 12 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 10° 24' N / 61° 28' W

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Clock changes in California

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 5:54 AM
Solar noon: 11:57 AM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 04 min34 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:33 AM – 6:20 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:09 AM – 6:44 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:45 AM – 7:09 PM

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Saturday, September 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 5:54 AM (east, 91.2°)
Sunset: 5:59 PM (west, 268.6°)
Day length: 12 hr 04 min34 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:57 AM (78.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:33 AM – 6:20 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:09 AM – 6:44 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:45 AM – 7:09 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:58 PM (east, 84.5°)
Moonset: 5:40 AM (west, 272.2°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 12:49 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Saturday, September 26	5:54 AM	5:59 PM	12 hr 04 min	34 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	5:54 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 04 min	34 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	5:54 AM	5:58 PM	12 hr 03 min	34 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	5:54 AM	5:57 PM	12 hr 03 min	34 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	5:54 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 02 min	34 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 1	5:54 AM	5:56 PM	12 hr 02 min	34 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 2	5:54 AM	5:55 PM	12 hr 01 min	34 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Trinidad & Tobago

Sun, Nov 8, 2026Deepavali
Mon, Nov 9, 2026Deepavali
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is California in?: California currently uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Its IANA time zone is America/Port_of_Spain.
When is the next clock change in California?: No clock changes are scheduled for California in the next 12 months
Does California observe daylight saving time?: California does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in California right now?: California is currently UTC−04:00